Empire Yellow 340B-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFB700, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright'n Shiny from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB700 · 340B-7
Empire Yellow
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Empire Yellow Technical Profile
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Empire Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Empire Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEmpire Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBright'n Shiny
Bright'n Shiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Shine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Summer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Abundance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Lemon Whisper
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Empire Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empire Yellow
#FFB700
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empire Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empire Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Empire Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Empire Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empire Yellow have?
Empire Yellow by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Empire Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Empire Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empire Yellow are Bright'n Shiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Shine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Nugget by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Empire Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Empire Yellow?
Empire Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empire Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.